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The Birth of a Writer

The following is a short excerpt from David S. Wills' forthcoming High White Notes: The Rise and Fall of Gonzo…

4 years ago

High White Notes: The Rise and Fall of Gonzo Journalism

High White Notes: The Rise and Fall of Gonzo Journalism aims to provide the first in-depth analysis of the writings…

5 years ago

Hunter S. Thompson and the Beats

This essay originally appeared in Beatdom #20. It has been slightly revised to incorporate new information. Hunter S. Thompson was…

5 years ago

Enter the Freak Kingdom

Hunter S. Thompson was no Beat writer but as an important figure in 20th century countercultural history (and my favourite…

7 years ago

From Fitzgerald’s Green Light to Thompson’s Wave

Hunter S. Thompson is one of those literary figures who, like the Beat Generation writers, divides opinion. His controversial books…

7 years ago

Gonzo Personas: Hunter S. Thompson and John G. Clancy

This article first appeared in Beatdom #17. A little over 10 years ago—February 20, 2005—“gonzo” journalist, Hunter S. Thompson, stuck…

9 years ago

Hunter S. Thompson Translated into Chinese

In the past few months, we've brought you news about Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs being translated…

9 years ago

The Rum Diary and the Youth of Hunter S. Thompson

Update: There is a much more detailed exploration of The Rum Diary here. One mustn’t forget, in looking at the…

12 years ago

Fact and Fiction in Fear and Loathing

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream is now generally considered…

12 years ago

Strange Rumblings on the Way to Las Vegas

Ruben Salazar was killed by a police officer on August 29, 1970. The journalist was killed in unusual circumstances on…

12 years ago

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